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Federal and State Judicial Victories
In 2004 Time’s Up! steps up its campaign to defend New Yorker’s First Amendment Rights. Since its inception, Time’s Up! has been dedicated not only to protecting the environment, but also to defending the community’s right to use and assemble in public spaces. Fueled by the suppression of First Amendment Rights during and after the 2004… read more
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Call for Cyclists Arrested or Harassed
Call for Cyclists Arrested or Harassed During and Since the RNC Our Legal Newswire has more recent updates about the city’s campaign against Critical Mass and bicyclists using public space. UPDATE 04/12/2005: A page one story in today’s New York Times reveals that the D.A.’s office doctored videotaped evidence to prosecute a bicyclist who was… read more
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Legal FAQ
1. Which traffic laws apply to bicyclists? Bikes are traffic, so all traffic laws (referred to in New York as Vehicle and Traffic Laws or “VTL”) that apply to cars apply to bikes. This includes signaling to make a turn or stop. 2. Is it legal to ride against traffic? No, since all traffic laws… read more